Decade Researched:
1950s

Important Event:


Historical Figure: Jackie Kennedy
President Kennedy's family
President Kennedy's family


John Fitzgerald Kennedy's family consisted of the President; his son, John, Jr.; Jackie Kennedy; and daughter Caroline.

Fads and Fashions:
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Toys and Games:
Baseball was a popular game from the 1950s. Baseball is a ball-to-bat sport between two teams of nine players. It is also a series of tossing a ball to the bat and if the batter hits the ball, they run to a white bag, and if the person guarding the white bag, (base) catches it before you get there, you are out. If there is 3 outs, the next team gets to bat. If one team gets around all 3 bases with out getting out, you score!

Fun Activities:
Baby dolls were a popular activity from the 1950s. Baby dolls are little models of people that lets you use your imagination to believe it is real. You can play any game with it! Some dolls sing, too. Dolls also have arms and legs you can move.